The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Theatre Arts and Dance presents A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder with music by Steven Lutvak, lyrics by Lutvak and Robert L. Freedman, and book by Freedman. The show runs for five performances in UTA’s Mainstage Theatre from October 15-18 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance on Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m. The show is directed by musical theatre Professor Anne Healy with Scenic Design by Ben Phillips, Co-Lighting Design by Brooke Ford and Solo Gallegos, Costume Design by Leah Mazur, and Sound Design by Bill Eickenloff. The show’s music director is Vicky Nooe. Assistant Scenic Designers: Arlie Coker and Vie Walker\; Props Designer, Justin Miller. Technical Director, DJ Badon.
The Hollywood Reporter said of its Broadway run that A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is “propelled by a rollicking story, humor of the most delectable amorality and the cleverest lyrics. . . . this bright little jewel is a legitimate treat.” And indeed, it was. The musical would receive ten 2014 Tony Award nominations and win four including Best Musical. Director Healy says: “The department is thrilled to bring this zany and laugh-filled comedy to the stage. We’ve had so much fun working on this show and can’t wait for you to experience it, too.”
Stage Management Faculty, Hailey Green. Stage Manager: Kennis Georges, Assistant Stage Managers: Ruby Lecroy & Cade Marshall.
Tickets are $22, $15 for students, seniors, and UTA faculty and staff. For tickets, visit https://utatickets.com/.
The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance in the College of Liberal Arts at UTA provides comprehensive undergraduate education through theory, research, and practice in the performing arts, theatrical design, and dance. Theatre Arts and Dance’s educational environment is characterized by shared values, unity of purpose, diversity of opinion, mutual respect, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
For more information or interviews with the artistic team, contact Kris O’Brien at kobrien@uta.edu.